Zoo Pass Giveaway Update

As of 4/1/25, the library has run out of zoo passes. We will announce in the future if there is another giveaway. 
Those who were able to receive a pass have until 5/22/25 to use them!

Event List

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration requ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Getting Started with Facebook

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn series. This week's topic is Getting Started with Facebook. During this hands-on workshop, you can sign up for Facebook and begin buil...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn series. This week's topic is Getting Started with Facebook. During this hands-on workshop, you can sign up for Facebook and begin building your profile.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Cell Phone Bean Bag

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)Skills learned: basic sewing & press...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Cell Phone Bean Bag

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)Skills learned: basic sewing & press...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Intro to Instagram

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn series where you will enjoy lunch while learning valuable information. This week's topic is Getting Started with Instagram. Instagram ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Healthy Aging Lunch and Learn series where you will enjoy lunch while learning valuable information. This week's topic is Getting Started with Instagram.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports and exporting files.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gardening With Native Plants: Garden Design Field Trip

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Getting the right plant in the right location is the key to a successful native garden. This session will meet at the Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau, where we’ll tou...

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Required
Event Details:

Getting the right plant in the right location is the key to a successful native garden.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Soldering: Stained Glass

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to solder stained glass. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety. Then, we’ll put that kno...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to solder stained glass. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety. Then, we’ll put that knowledge to use by practicing soldering scrap glass.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: YouTube

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Health Aging Lunch & Learn series. This week's topic is YouTube. You may associate YouTube with silly cat videos, but it is much more than that. Every day, people a...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

Join us for Health Aging Lunch & Learn series. This week's topic is YouTube. You may associate YouTube with silly cat videos, but it is much more than that.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Heat Transfer: Tote Bags

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make custom a tote bag with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make custom a tote bag with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our heat press to make your design a reality.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Cell Phone Bean Bag

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)Skills learned: pressing & sewingSig...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: pressing & sewing

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Simplifying the Language of Medicare

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Health Aging Lunch & Learn series, where you can learn important topics while enjoying a meal.  This week's topic is Simplifying the Language of Medicare. It d...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

Join us for Health Aging Lunch & Learn series, where you can learn important topics while enjoying a meal.  This week's topic is Simplifying the Language of Medicare. It doesn't have to be overwhelming when you know the facts.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Sewing Machine Skills

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines! We’ll cover: sewing machine parts and accessories, how to thread the machine...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine: from setting it up properly, to sewing straight lines! We’ll cover: sewing machine parts and accessories, how to thread the machine, how to install the bobbin, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: 7 Things No One Tells You about Retirement

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What does a successful retirement look like to you? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer! This session will explore how to navigate the challenges of retirement by identifying poten...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

What does a successful retirement look like to you? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer! This session will explore how to navigate the challenges of retirement by identifying potential stressors and finding ways to overcome them.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)Skills learned: basic sewing & press...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: a Microwave Popcorn Bag

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)Skills learned: basic sewing & press...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Women's Self-Defense

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

While we may not want to think about needing these skills, the fact is that we all do. Sign up for this self-defense class taught by Sanders ATA in order to get a basis in self-def...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

While we may not want to think about needing these skills, the fact is that we all do. Sign up for this self-defense class taught by Sanders ATA in order to get a basis in self-defense for women. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration requ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration required.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use Tinkercad to build and manipulate 3D designs. In this class, we’ll go over merging and subtracting shapes, readying objects for 3D printing by adding supports and exporting files.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Soldering: Electronics

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, an...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

When it comes to working on electronics, soldering is an essential skill. In this class, we’ll go over the basics of the soldering iron, types of solder, basic terminology, and safety.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Work in Progress: Writer's Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion grou...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

So you want to write a book. Now what?! Join published author, writing coach, and creative novelist, Kris Sinclair and other local authors for a fun-filled writer’s discussion group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunch & Learn: Housing Options for Seniors

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Navigating housing options as you age can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone!This session will explore the many choices available, including in-home care, assiste...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Event Details:

Navigating housing options as you age can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Heat Transfer: Puzzles

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make custom a puzzle with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our h...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make custom a puzzle with our sublimation printer and heat press! Create your image, use the sublimation printer to print onto an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet, and head to our heat press to make your design a reality.